Jury deliberations have begun in the antitrust trial against Live Nation Entertainment. A coalition of 34 states alleges the company operates a monopoly that inflates ticket prices and stifles competition.
The states argue Live Nation leverages its dominance in concert promotion to secure exclusive deals for its subsidiary, Ticketmaster. Internal company communications were presented as evidence of these practices.
The trial proceeded after 34 state attorneys general rejected a March 2026 settlement reached by the U.S. Department of Justice. These states deemed the federal deal insufficient to address the alleged market harm.
Live Nation maintains its market position results from a superior product rather than illegal tactics. A guilty verdict could force the company to divest Ticketmaster and pay significant financial penalties.